JVN#01611135: VxWorks SSH server (IPSSH) denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability

The SSH server (IPSSH) implementation in VxWorks contains a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability due to an issue in the processing directly after the SSH connection is established.

Impact

SSH access may become unavailable until the next reboot when receiving a specially crafted packet after a SSH connection is established.

Solution

Apply a patch
Apply the appropriate patch according to the information provided by the developer.

Products Affected

• VxWorks versions 6.5 through 6.9